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The Prescription Problem 

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Despite clear guidelines of the Union government and the UT administrations, a majority of doctors in J&K continue to write illegible prescriptions, putting attendants to inconvenience and threatening patients’ lives. 

The Global Scourge of Tuberculosis

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New Research Reveals Alarming Rates of Endogenous Tuberculosis Infection Worldwide By Dr Ubaida Shahid Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that has been plaguing humanity for centuries. While it is commonly known to affect the lungs, TB can also spread to other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and […]

Leading By Example

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In a move towards ‘Green J&K’, a Kulgam youth has set up a paper bags unit to eradicate rampant polythene use in his district. By Younus Rashid At a time when the polythene mess has choked our society, and environmental pollution has reached catastrophic levels, Naveed Abdullah, a youngster from Kulgam, has set up a […]

Director JKEDI visits EDII Ahmedabad, explores possible collaboration to promote entrepreneurship in J&K.  

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Srinagar: A team of senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) headed by Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director, JKEDI visited the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) Ahmedabad and held interactions with the core team of the institute regarding the functioning of their setup and implementation of various programs. During the visit, […]

Dos and Don’ts To Keep Yourself Safe During Earthquake

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By KS Correspondent What are the Dos and Don’ts to keep yourself safe during an earthquake Before an earthquake: • Follow and advocate local safe building codes for earthquake-resistant construction. • Follow and advocate upgrading poorly built structures. • Make a plan and be ready for an emergency. • Identify the medical centres, and firefighting […]

KCCI Collaborates with J&K Bank to Tackle Economic Challenges

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By KS News Desk Srinagar, March 21: In a bid to address the challenges faced by various sectors of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) recently held a meeting with Baldev Prakash, the Managing Director and CEO of Jammu & Kashmir Bank. Led by its President, Javid […]

Government Dental College Srinagar hosts oral health camps to celebrate World Health Day

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By KS Correspondent Srinagar, March 20: To celebrate World Health Day, which falls on March 20th each year, the Department of Public Health Industry at Government Dental College Srinagar organized a series of camps aimed at raising awareness about oral health. The department conducted a rally that passed through various locations in Srinagar including Karan […]